Okay, so I’ve been seeing this question pop up everywhere online: “Is Sue Bird related to Larry Bird?” I gotta admit, I was curious too. Same last name, both basketball legends – it’s easy to see why people would wonder. So, I decided to do a little digging and get to the bottom of it.
First, I started with a simple search. Nothing fancy, just typed in the question. And guess what? The first few results all said the same thing: they’re not related. Nope, not at all. No shared family tree, no secret uncle situation, nothing.
But then it got a little more interesting. I stumbled upon this one tidbit where Sue Bird herself talked about this. Apparently, when she was younger, she used to joke around and tell people that Larry Bird was her uncle! Can you believe it? I mean, it’s a pretty good story. I probably would’ve believed her if I heard her say it.
- Started with a basic search.
- Found out they aren’t related from multiple sources.
- Discovered that Sue Bird used to pretend Larry Bird was her uncle.
It seems like this little white lie from her childhood might be the reason why this rumor has stuck around for so long. People hear that and think, “Oh, there must be some connection.” But honestly, there is no connection. It’s just a funny coincidence.
So, there you have it. I did the research, followed the clues, and confirmed that Sue Bird and Larry Bird are not related. It was a fun little investigation, and I’m glad I could clear up this mystery for myself and anyone else who was wondering.
Final Verdict
Case closed! It was all just for laughs when Sue was younger. No family connection whatsoever.
